KEBOLEHGUNAAN IQ STICK GAME TERHADAP PELAJAR MASALAH PEMBELAJARAN DALAM MATA PELAJARAN KEMAHIRAN HIDUP

Teaching methods by games can pull students’ interest in learning and understanding the taught skills.Subject such as Living Skills is still lacking teaching tools that can assist teachers during teaching sessions. Hence, this research examines the effectiveness of IQ Stick Game on student interest in learning, the use of IQ Stick Game on learning comprehension, the IQ Stick Game (user-friendly), the procedures of the IQ Stick Game, and the applications of the IQ Stick Game in students’ creativity and critical thinking. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the achievements of problem students that applied the IQ Stick Game as a teaching tool in Life Skills subject. This study was designated by employing the quantitative true experiment. A total of 30 students of SK City learning problem were involved in this study and the data were collected using questionnaires. The gathered data was analyzed by using Statistical Packages for Science (SPSS) version 22.0 to obtain the mean value and the standard deviation. The results indicate that the level of student achievements had increased. Therefore, IQ Stick Game is proven to be a suitable teaching tool. This study manages to contribute in holistically enhancing the students’ achievements through the learning objectives targeting to the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective learning domain

Exploration of Domains and Elements of Integrated Training Competency Model through Work-Based Learning (WBL)

The exploration in this study is referred to the Integrated Training Competency Model through Work-Based Learning (WBL). This exploratory study utilized structured interview instruments that have been developed by the researcher. This research involved 7 respondents consisting of 4 automotive practitioners and 3 academicians in the automotive field to explore and determine domains and elements. The findings of the study show the percentage of agreement among the 7 experts. Domains and elements of Integrated Training Competence (ITC) through Work-Based Learning (WBL) were investigated in this study. It is found that there are three (3) main domains for the model namely: (1) Management / manager performance; (2) Cultural and (3) WBL learning quality. Meanwhile, for the quality of learning outcomes, there are four (4) main domains namely: (1) Mastery of Speed; (2) Student’s Professional Attitude; (3) Mental Readiness for Work, and (4) Freedom Independence. These findings used single round semi structured interview based on the Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) technical approach. The results of this exploration will be used to develop an Integrated Training Competency model through Work-Based Learning (WBL)

Geopolymer lightweight bricks manufactured from fly ash and foaming agent

This paper deals with the development of lightweight geopolymer bricks by using foaming agent and fly ash. The mix parameters analysed through a laboratory experiment with fix ratio of sodium silicate/sodium hydroxide solution mass ratio 2.5, fly ash/alkaline activator solution mass ratio 2.0, foaming agent/paste mass ratio 1:2 and molarity of sodium hydroxide solution used was 12M. Different curing temperature (Room Temperature, 60, 80) and foaming agent/water mass ratio (1:10 and 1:20) were studied. Compressive strength, density analysis, and water absorption has been investigated. The results show that the foamed geopolymer bricks with a lower foam/water mass ratio (1:10)and high curing temperature (80°C) leading to a better properties. Mixtures with a low density of around 1420 kg/m3 and a compressive strength of around 10 MPa were achieved

Level of readiness to become entrepreneurs among lifelong learning programmes participants in Malaysian community colleges

An entrepreneur needs to be physically and mentally prepared, with creative thinking skills, risk taker attitudes, as well as being a wise decision maker. Individuals aiming to be successful entrepreneurs need to have adequate entrepreneurial readiness with respect to knowledge, interests, motivation and abilities. The purpose of the research is to measure the level of readiness towards becoming entrepreneurs among participants of the lifelong learning programme in Malaysian community colleges. This research focuses on four elements of readiness comprising knowledge, interest, motivation and ability which were measured using a self-perception questionnaire. The sample for this research consisted of 236 participants from 305 students in the Lifelong Learning (LL) programme for Pastry making at Malaysian community colleges under the Ministry of Education. Data were analysed using mean and Kruskal Wallis test. The data analyses results show that the level of readiness from the aspect of knowledge (M = 3.67, SD = 0.58) is moderate, interest (M = 4.13, SD = 0.55) is high, motivation (M = 4.13, SD = 0.55) is high and ability (M = 3.8852, SD = 0.64) is moderate. No difference was found on entrepreneurial readiness between participants of different age groups indicating that age may not be a contributing factor towards entrepreneurship among pastry making LL programme participants

KERANGKA PEMBELAJARAN BERASASKAN PROSES KERJA KURIKULUM STANDARD KOLEJ VOKASIONAL (KSKV) DIPLOMA VOKASIONAL MALAYSIA

The emphasis of the vocational education system at the school level is more focused on generating generic skills that are deemed to provide greater opportunities for vocational school leavers to further their studies or venture into the skills market based on their skills. However, it is disappointing that the services received by vocational school leavers are treated equally as those without basic occupational skills and they are also ignored and poorly esteemed by employers. This phenomenon raises the question whether our TVET delivery system is able to cater to the need to train and retrain fast knowledge workers with the ability to adapt skills in the workplace to meet the knowledge-based and market-based challenges. Based on these challenges, the Malaysian government has planned to transform Malaysia into a developed economics based on the Vocational College delivery system for post-15-year-old teens. The PBPK (WPBL) is a tool of how workers are studying and working according to the needs of their work world by constructing meaningful constructs, so that it is required by employees to understand all the skills of this work. How the task of identifying and explaining WPBL skills is not always easy. Progarm vocational preparations at the Vocational College level should also educate potential workers at the post-15's age as a mature citizen, not just to the degree to which the skills can be learned. The basic concept of WPBL is active learning as workers solve problems in daily work routines. This paper proposes the need to look at the importance of working knowledge processes that can be applied to the Vocational College program in Malaysi

BAHAN BANTU MENGAJAR (BBM) DALAM PENGAJARAN DAN PEMBELAJARAN (P&P) DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN (SMK) DAERAH PONTIAN

The use of teaching aids (BBM) in Teaching and Learning (P&P) processes is very important for teachers to ensure that the delivery of information related to the subjects taught is more clear, systematic and better for students to follow. The purpose of this study was to examine the extent of teachers’ use of BBM in P&P in four secondary schools of the Pontian district in terms of practice, skills and attitudes and differences based on teachers' gender in these three aspects. The study involved 198 respondents consist teachers, of SMK Sri Tanjung, SMK Benut, SMK Ayer Baloi and SMK Parit Betak in the Pontian district. The design of this study is a survey. This study was carried out using a questionnaire as a research instrument and the data were analyzed descriptively and inferred. Data analysis is processed using the Statistical Packages for Social Sciences for Windows Version 17.0 (SPSS) software and the findings are reported in the form of mean, standard deviation, percentage and T-Test Independent tests. The findings show that the use of teachers to BBM in P&P from all three aspects is at high level in the practice aspect (mean score 3.89), skill aspect (mean score 3.86) and attitude aspect (mean score 3.86). While T-Test Independent tests results showed that there was no significant difference base on teachers gender towards the use of BBM in the P&P process; in the practice aspect (P> 0.05 = 0. 803), skill aspect (p>0.05=0.518 ) and attitude aspect (p>0.05=0.447). Overall, teachers need to realize that the use of BBM in P&P is important to attract and improve student performance as well as achieve the teaching objectives of a subject

Exploring Domains and Elements for Behavioural Competency and Employability Skills

Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) system is crucial in producing skilled workers who can command high incomes, which in turn will help Malaysia achieve the developed nation status by the year 2020. There is a mismatch between the graduates produced by the Public Skills Training Institutes in Malaysia and the competent workforce required by the industry. Therefore, this study aims to explore the domains and elements that can help automotive industry trainees acquire behavioural competence and employability skills. The Delphi technique is used to explore the domains and elements that contribute towards the integration programme for the Public Skills Training Institutes (PTSIs) and Private Training Centres (PTCs)  involved in churning out automotive industry trainees. Analysis of interview data from the two rounds of the Delphi study indicates that 12 domains  contribute to shaping behavioural competence and employability skills, namely governance; framework of qualifications; standard of competence; supplier of skill standards; delivery; industrial relations; experience of industrial work;  twinning programmes;  community service programmes; curriculum-based industrial visits; and educational entrepreneurship

The readiness level of using e-learning among Teacher Graduate Programme (TGP)

Using e-Learning among Teacher Graduate Programme (TGP) to students who are newly exposed in Teaching and Learning (T&L) proses. The major problem among student’s TGP is the readiness level in knowledge, attitude and skills using e-Learning during Teaching and Learning (T&L) . This study is to identify any significant differences of the knowledge level between male and female TGP students. The design of this study is to survey research using instruments of questionnaire which are distributed to respondents among TGP students at the Faculty of Technical and Vocational, UTHM. The sample is given to 248 respondents and analysis using version SPSS 21.0. Data presented using descriptive method such as, Mean, Standard Deviation(SD), inferens statistic using Mann-Whitney U to identify the knowledge difference between male and female TGP students. The result showed that the level of application of e-Learning among TGP students in terms of knowledge, attitude and skill at moderate level. The study also showed that there are no significant knowledge difference among male and female TGP students because the result of p= 0.044 value is less <0.05 can be stated that Ha failed rejected. The results of this study is important to provide awareness especially to the TGP students, lecturers and also UTHM in providing new T&L using eLearning

The Motivation Level Towards the Application of Google Apps Among Part-Time Students: A Case Study

The rapid development of technology nowadays has changed today’s education system, especially in facilitating teaching and learning, and increasing students’ motivation. The development in the area of applications such as google apps have positively impacted teaching fields as a medium to disseminate information and instructional strategies between a lecturer and students. However, students do not have a sense of motivation to learn a new learning environment that is based on technology. The aim of this study was to determine the level of students’ motivation towards google apps. This was a survey study using a set of questionnaire as the instrument. The data were analyzed using mean scores to determine the students’ level of motivation. These findings showed that the students’ motivation to use google apps were high accordingly in terms of Google Drive for attention, relevance, confidence and satisfaction; Google Form for attention, relevance, confidence and satisfaction; Google Spreadsheets for attention, relevance, confidence and satisfaction, while Google PowerPoint for attention, relevance, confidence and satisfaction. The findings helped to determine the appropriate google apps as instructional strategies to be applied in teaching and learning that would be able to increase the students’ motivation to learn. In general, this study supports the use of google apps in assisting learning process that can increase part-time students’ motivation. &nbsp

Level of Readiness to Become Entrepreneurs Among Lifelong Learning Programmes Participants in Malaysian Community Colleges

An entrepreneur needs to be physically and mentally prepared, with creative thinking skills, risk taker attitudes, as well as being a wise decision maker. Individuals aiming to be successful entrepreneurs need to have adequate entrepreneurial readiness with respect to knowledge, interests, motivation and abilities. The purpose of the research is to measure the level of readiness towards becoming entrepreneurs among participants of the lifelong learning programme in Malaysian community colleges. This research focuses on four elements of readiness comprising knowledge, interest, motivation and ability which were measured using a self-perception questionnaire. The sample for this research consisted of 236 participants from 305 students in the Lifelong Learning (LL) programme for Pastry making at Malaysian community colleges under the Ministry of Education. Data were analysed using mean and Kruskal Wallis test. The data analyses results show that the level of readiness from the aspect of knowledge (M = 3.67, SD = 0.58) is moderate, interest (M = 4.13, SD = 0.55) is high, motivation (M = 4.13, SD = 0.55) is high and ability (M = 3.8852, SD = 0.64) is moderate. No difference was found on entrepreneurial readiness between participants of different age groups indicating that age may not be a contributing factor towards entrepreneurship among pastry making LL programme participants.&nbsp;&nbsp